Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed 2,354 deepfake items and 46,966 pieces of false content over a three-year period since January 1, 2022, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching shared these statistics during a session addressing the efforts to curb the misuse of AI technologies that could potentially lead to public unrest and interracial tension.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MCMC submitted 3,074 applications to service providers to remove deepfake content, achieving a 77 percent success rate with 2,354 items taken down. As for fake content, the commission submitted 55,218 applications, resulting in the removal of 46,966 items, or 85 percent. These efforts were based on complaints received and adhered to community guidelines set by each platform, in compliance with local laws.

Teo emphasized the importance of collaboration with social media platforms and enforcement agencies to combat the spread of false information, including AI-generated content. In response to a question from Datuk Dr. Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Teo highlighted that the government enacted the Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866) to enhance online safety in Malaysia, regulate harmful content, and outline the responsibilities of various service providers.

Further, the MCMC is in the process of developing subsidiary instruments under Act 866, as well as regulations and codes focused on online risk management. Service providers will be required to prepare an online safety plan to ensure transparency and accountability in fulfilling their obligations under the Act.

Additionally, Teo mentioned that the MCMC is exploring age and identity verification methods for users to effectively implement safety measures on online platforms and reduce the risk of exposure to harmful content, especially for children.